Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The winners of the Cup of the Federation of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports of Uzbekistan were determined. More than 60 riders competed for prizes. In addition to the routes for athletes, the organizers envisages an open class - a route that allowed both amateurs and professionals.

On 7 May, on the basis of the equestrian club Universal Horses stable, show jumping competitions for the Cup of the Federation of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan were held. The competition brought together the strongest show jumpers from all over Uzbekistan.

More than 60 riders from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia took part in the tournament. The guests of honor of the event were representatives of diplomatic corps and international organizations. The Cup was co-organized by Gusta Creations.

The organizers have prepared 3 routes.

1. Route for children-jumping 12–14 years old. The height of the obstacles is 110 cm.

2. Route for young horses 5–6 years old. The height of the obstacles is 120 cm.

3. Open class. Both amateurs and professionals were allowed to participate. The height of the obstacles is 140 cm.

The course-designer of the international class Abdel Kamal (France) was engaged in drawing up routes in accordance with the provisions of the Cup and the standards of the FEI (International Equestrian Federation).

“The purpose of this Cup is to popularize equestrian sport and increase its level in Uzbekistan. The Federation makes great efforts to acquire horses and train athletes. Uzbek riders go to training camps in Europe and perform at a decent level, occupying high rating positions. National tournaments play an important role in the development of sports. The more competitions are held in the country, the more sponsors support equestrian sports, the brighter and more significant the achievements of athletes on the world stage become. We are glad that this Cup has opened up new names in show jumping,” said Bakhromjon Gaziev, Chairman of the Federation of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The competition winners were Ferdavsbek Davronbekov on a horse named Bakarboni DG (children category), Alisher Erkinov on a horse named Ethos (route for young horses) and Azam Tolibbaev on a horse named Class X (category Open class).

Immediately after the end of the competition, Uzbek athletes will go to Bishkek, where the Grand Prix of the Eurasian League World Cup and the stage of the Eurasian League Nations Cup will be held.